In 2005, Glazer launched an aggressive debt-driven $1.47-billion takeover of Manchester United that was widely opposed by many of the club's fans.

Concerns were also raised about the amount of club revenue was being made available for player purchases to improve United's performances on the pitch.

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Glazer had suffered a series of strokes in recent years and his sons have managed the operations of both the Buccaneers and United.

The reclusive billionaire purchased the Buccaneers in 1995 and led what traditionally had been one of the weakest teams in the National Football League to its first Super Bowl championship eight years later.

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Just to recap, Malcolm Glazer - the owner of Manchester United - has passed away at the age of 86.

A statement issued by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers - also owned by the Glazer family - broke the news at 9pm.

United have released a statement, sending their condolences to his wide Linda, six children and 14 grandchildren.

Tributes have also poured in from the NFL world, with several Tampa stars saving special praise for changing their lives.

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Glazer is the fourth NFL owner to pass away in under a year.

Bud Adams of Tennessee Titans died on October 21 at the age of 90, before Detroit Lions' William Clay Ford Snr died in his sleep from pneumonia on March 9.

Just two weeks later, Ralph Wilson - the owner and founder of Buffalo Bills, passed away at the age of 95.

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Some extra information from the MEN's Mike Keegan:

Bit more from #mufc on the death of Malcolm Glazer: "Staff at Manchester United extend deep and sincere condolences at this difficult time."

"It was with great sadness that I have learned about the passing of Malcolm Glazer.

"I had the good fortune of working with him for a prolonged period of time on the NFL’s Finance Committee and through our times spent at meetings and when the Saints and Buccaneers played twice a year.

"He was a friend and always a gentleman. He was passionate about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. My thoughts and prayers are extended to his wife, Linda, and their six children in this difficult time."

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Tampa defensive end Da'Quan Bowers has also paid tribute to Glazer...

RIP TO MALCOM GLAZER, a man and family that gave me an opportunity to live out a dream and has been in my corner since DAY 1 RIP BOSSMAN